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on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
About this design:
This is a striped Sardonyx and Crystal Toho Beaded Necklace...all of the cabachons that I am showing were purchased here at Lima Beads
Components:
Sardonyx, Toho Beads, Antiqued Silver ClaspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 3:25 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another gorgeous necklace, Cindi! Very dramatic!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 3:49 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Amazing work I love it I could never do it so I so appreciate all the hard work that goes into it!!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 3:57 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Wow…great focal bead and fantastic beadwork. I’ll done a wee bit of beadweaving and my hat’s off to you.
On Jan 11, 2011 at 3:58 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 5:04 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Whew, this one was a lot of work … reminds me of snowfall. Excellent job. SLS
On Jan 11, 2011 at 5:10 pm #
Harriet aka BeadVizChick says:Hi Cindi – Your beadwork is exquisite! Gorgeous beaded cabs and wonderful complimentary necklaces! I do some beadwork myself, so can definitely appreciate all the hard work that goes into these. I wish you luck in selling them. They are fabulous! Harriet M. BeadVisions
On Jan 11, 2011 at 5:55 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Very cool!! Love it with the Sardonyx!!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 6:25 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Do you work with a HUGE magnifying glass? I’d be cross eyed and crazy in 5 min if I tries working with such tiny beads. Absolutely amazing!
BTW, Love your design.
On Jan 11, 2011 at 6:45 pm #
Lynn g says:This is beautiful!!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 7:41 pm #
NY Bella says:Another beautiful necklace!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 8:28 pm #
Cindi says:I only use a magnafier once in a while or if working with size 15 beads…so far my eyes are holding up…lol
On Jan 11, 2011 at 8:37 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW !!!!! Gorgeous !!!
On Jan 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm #
sunny chick says:Another fabulous design!
On Jan 13, 2011 at 7:17 am #
Orchid Betty says:Fabulous beadwork and gorgeous design, love it!